Minami Ward Travel Guide
Niigata
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Popular places to visit
Denka Big Swan Stadium
Catch an event at Denka Big Swan Stadium during your trip to Niigata. Take in the museums and hot springs in the area.
Bandai Bridge
Bandai Bridge is just one of the places to see in Niigata, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its museums.
Hard Off Eco Stadium Niigata
Catch an event at Hard Off Eco Stadium Niigata during your trip to Niigata. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's hot springs.
Niigata City History Museum
You can study the exhibits at Niigata City History Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Niigata. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's hot springs.
Hakusan Shrine
You can learn about the history of Niigata with a visit to Hakusan Shrine. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums.
Hakusan Park
Explore the great outdoors at Hakusan Park, a lovely green space in Niigata. Take in the museums and hot springs in the area.
Things to do
Niigata Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Tsubame Sanjo 6hr Private Factory Tour with Guide & Vehicle
Top hotels in Minami Ward
Family Lodge Hatagoya Niigataminami
Overall the hotel is clean and the room is spacious but one thing grates me with these hotel chains they ask a hiring price for a kettle (1000yn) other than that they offer coffee/tea facilities down in the foyer. Taking a cup of tea up a flight of stairs to the Mrs can be a bit of a chore for a ...
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2024
Hotel Global View Niigata
Very conveniently located by the JR Niigata station. Although I did not get the buffet breakfast as I had to checkout early, like it offers all the regional Niigata foods.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Court Hotel Niigata
Central location, all amenities worked, very cheap price and just a small surcharge for breakfast. Very helpful front-desk young lady and a range of extras like iced drinks in the reception area, including ice cubes.
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Niigata Ekimae Odori
Courteous staff
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Niigata Daiichi Hotel
Friendly staff, great location. A lot of food around the area and very close to the main train station. Walking distance to a nice Sake brewery.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hotel Live Max Niigata Nagaoka Station
Efficient staff, clean room, budget price, well located to train station and convenient stores.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Minami Ward
Akiha Ward
If you're spending some time in Akiha Ward, Niigata Prefectural Botanical Garden and Niigata Niitsu Railway Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Nishi Ward
While visiting Nishi Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Niigata Furusato Village and Herb Land Season.
Konan Ward
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Konan Ward and surrounding area, you can visit Hard Off Eco Stadium Niigata and Denka Big Swan Stadium.
Chuo Ward
If you're spending some time in Chuo Ward, Toyanogata Park and Denka Big Swan Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Nuttari
Nuttari might not have many top sights, but Niigata City History Museum and Pier Bandai are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Higashi Ward
While Higashi Ward may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Niigata City History Museum and Niigata City Art Museum.
